About Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves of Pogostemon cablin. It has a rich, musky, earthy aroma that has made it a favorite in aromatherapy, natural perfumery, and home fragrance for generations.
Often used as a base note, patchouli helps anchor lighter floral and citrus aromas while adding warmth and depth to diffuser blends. Its grounding fragrance makes it especially popular for meditation, yoga, and relaxing evening routines.
Benefits
- Creates a warm, grounding atmosphere
- Promotes a calm, relaxing environment
- Adds a rich earthy aroma to diffuser blends
- Blends beautifully with floral, citrus, and woodsy essential oils
- Popular for meditation, yoga, and evening aromatherapy
- Commonly used as a base note in perfumes and custom essential oil blends
How to Use
- Add a few drops to an ultrasonic diffuser to create a warm, grounding atmosphere.
- Blend with jasmine absolute and geranium for a rich floral diffuser blend.
- Pair with citrus oils to add depth and balance to brighter aromas.
- Dilute with a carrier oil before topical application.
- Use as a base note when creating custom essential oil or perfume blends.
Aroma Profile & Blending
Patchouli essential oil has a rich, musky, earthy fragrance with warm woody undertones. It is widely used as a fixative in perfumes because it helps bridge floral, herbaceous, and citrus aromas while adding depth and longevity to blends.
It blends beautifully with jasmine absolute, geranium, lavender, bergamot, sweet orange, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, ylang ylang, clary sage, and many other floral, citrus, resinous, and woodsy essential oils.
Product Information
Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
Ingredient: 100% Pure Patchouli Oil
Aroma: Musky, earthy
Attributes: Grounding, balancing, calming
Blends Well With: Jasmine absolute, geranium, bergamot, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, lavender, ylang ylang, clary sage, and other floral or woodsy essential oils
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from dried leaves
Purity & Quality: Analytically tested for identity, purity, and adulteration to help ensure consistent quality.
Physical Characteristics: Specific Gravity: 0.950–0.970 • Refractive Index: 1.505–1.518
Safety & Storage
Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. For aromatherapy use, follow your diffuser manufacturer's instructions. For topical use, dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Not for internal use. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Pair with an Ultrasonic Diffuser
Patchouli essential oil develops beautifully in an ultrasonic diffuser, where its rich, earthy aroma creates a warm, grounding atmosphere. Whether used alone or blended with floral or citrus oils, it adds depth and balance to your aromatherapy experience.
Browse our collection of ultrasonic diffusers and enjoy patchouli and your favorite essential oils with quiet, water-based diffusion.
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